DK Tool Boxes and Chain Canisters

[murphy1244]

On the seat back? There is a spring-loaded pocket on the back that the dealer said is for the manual. I don't keep anything in it, though.

We never discussed any optional stabilizer feet, and the ones that came on mine are exactly as pictured in the parts section of my manual. I'm not sure what grips on my stabilizer feet would do. When I really get on it, the hoe is plenty strong enough to toss the 7500# machine around. Seems like larger feet or teeth wouldn't do much to keep it planted. I'm open to anything, though.

Get the Big Foot pads as they stop you from getting tossed so much.

 

[gunmonkeyintl]

I would like to see your chain saw mount.

I currently throw it in the BH bucket or loader along with a shovel, mattock, sledge, and crate of dynamite.
It's working for now, but is a little annoying having to unload it and reload it whe I need to use the bucket.
There is a saw mount that was recently posted, bolted on the rear of the ROPS. It seemed workable, but potentially inconvenient to get to.

I'll come up with something eventually. I'm going to work on the long-handle tool and storage first, though. I'm considering switching to C4 which will save considerable space over the dynamite.

 

[gunmonkeyintl]

Get the Big Foot pads as they stop you from getting tossed so much.

Got a pic?

 

[Coyote machine]

My Kolpin brand mounted chainsaw holder is easy to remove or install most any size chainsaw. Stand facing the middle of the tractor from the right side, near the rear tire. Reach over with left hand and undo the contained bolt's knob while holding the saw in place with the right hand. Move saw off holder and GO!
BTW, I make sure things I recommend are tested and approved by my own private testing firm with select testers: ME!
Trust me Murph and GMIntl., this holder WORKS!
Like the Big Foot pads, once you go there you are not going back.
GMI, I guarantee that the big foot pads will do a WAY better job than having nothing on the bottom of the pads. The holes are already drilled in the pads on the stabilizers.
Where are you getting 7500#'s # from? Machine with loader is around 4000# IIRC, and the hoe is around 1K#s.
Pics and 2006 era prices in this thread:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/.../77410-backhoe-stabilizer-pads-installed.html

 

[gunmonkeyintl]

Thanks. Look easy enough to build. May make some to bolt on some day.

The tractor is 3900#, the loader is 1300#, the BH is 1100#- that's 6300# before the tire load. The dealer said "about 7500#" when I asked him.

 

[Coyote machine]

Thanks. Look easy enough to build. May make some to bolt on some day.

The tractor is 3900#, the loader is 1300#, the BH is 1100#- that's 6300# before the tire load. The dealer said "about 7500#" when I asked him.

I guess that's pretty close- forgot about loaded tires, and thought the 4K was tractor and loader, been a while since I added it all up. That's a LOT of weight!

 

[IslandTractor]

Get the Big Foot pads as they stop you from getting tossed so much.

For someone who can weld, it would be easy to make BigFeet with some 3x3 heavy angle iron. Big Feet do work in turf or soil but the are kinda pricy.